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Weekend washout as UK set to be battered by heavy rain amid flooding warnings

The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings for this weekend as rain is set to batter the country.

A warning for rain is in place in southern Scotland from 12pm until midnight tomorrow.

The Met Office has warned residents that heavy rain may lead to some flooding to homes or businesses and disruption to travel.

Two separate yellow warnings have also been issued in the South West of England and South Wales.

The warnings are in force from 2pm tomorrow until 3am on Sunday and heavy rain is expected.

Forecasters said rain could cause some disruption on Saturday afternoon and night, with spray and flooding on roads making journey times longer.

Earlier this week, Met Office forecaster Craig Snell said the chances of cold temperatures and frost will increase across the UK as we enter December, which is the first month of the meteorological winter.

Rain is hitting the country this weekend (PA)

He explained: "At the moment, there is no real strong signals of anything significant snowfall-wise for the next couple of weeks, at least."

Mr Snell said spells of snow are likely at some point in January and February, but it is still too early to predict it.

The meteorologist said: "Generally, temperatures will be cooling off as we head towards mid-December and the risk of frost will become more common."

The Met Office's long-range weather forecast from November 29 to December 8 says changeable and unsettled conditions remain more likely in the North West, with periods of rain and stronger winds.

Colder weather conditions are likely as we head into December (PA)

It adds: "Southern and eastern areas are more likely to see generally drier conditions, but some showers are possible in eastern coastal areas.

"Temperatures overall likely to be around average at first, but with an increased change of somewhat colder conditions developing, compared to the start of this period."

The forecast from December 9 to December 23 says temperatures may remain close to normal overall, but colder conditions are possible at times, with a risk of overnight frost and fog.

UK 5 day weather forecast

Today:

A breezy day with a good deal of dry weather and spells of sunshine, although still some showers in the west and particularly the northwest where still fairly frequent and heavy at times.

Tonight:

Dry with clear spells in central and eastern parts, perhaps a few mist patches in the southeast. Cloudier and breezier in the west with some rain in the northwest.

Saturday:

Dry and bright for eastern parts of England until evening, else rather cloudy with outbreaks of rain in the west edging into central parts later. Becoming windy, but mild.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Rain across England and Wales will slowly clear Sunday, with blustery showers following to the north. Showers in the north die out Monday, with many areas dry Tuesday. Fog later.

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